The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1730-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Frito-Lay Recalls Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream Chips for Cleaning Solution Risk

Frito-Lay is recalling specific 8.5 oz bags of Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream potato chips due to a potential for cleaning solution to come into contact with the product.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves potential contact with cleaning solution, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream flavored potato chips in 8.5 oz bags. The recall is due to a potential for cleaning solution to come into contact with the chips.

The affected products are identified by a guaranteed fresh date of 25 SEPT 2018. Directly next to or underneath this date is a 9-digit manufacturing code that includes the numerical combination 112 or 212 in the first three positions. The products were distributed in Northeastern Ohio and the city of Altoona, PA.

Consumers with these specific products should stop using them and contact Frito-Lay for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream flavored potato chips 8.5 oz bag
Manufacturer
Frito-Lay, Inc
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Frito-Lay, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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